Best Of Israel’s Beaches: Dead Sea

Israel’s beaches are some of the most attractive tourist destinations. It is a unique area that attracts a large number of tourists every year. On the shores of the Mediterranean, Dead, and Red Seas, there are some of the best beaches in Israel, including many sandy beaches in Tel Aviv and Eilat. Some beaches offer panoramic views of the surrounding city, while others offer a serene and relaxing atmosphere.

The advantage of the Best Beaches in Israel is that they provide accommodation and recreation services, as well as a variety of restaurants and bars, grocery stores and local eateries. Most of the establishments are family-friendly and offer a wide variety of cuisines including Israeli, European, vegetarian, and seafood.

Tourists’ Choice: Top 6 Beaches Of The Dead Sea

Mineral Beach

Where: Along the northern part of the Dead Sea, in the south of Israel, towards the Negev, on the border with Jordan.

Mineral Beach is unofficially referred to as an oasis in the desert, which you can visit for just a few shekels. For this money, you will receive a clean beach on which you will spend the whole day pampering yourself with sunbathing, immersion in sulfur (medicinal) pools, a visit to the SPA, endless mud masks for the whole body, and swimming in the mineral water of the Dead Sea. Swimming in the Dead Sea is comparable to gravity, which occurs due to the high salt content of the water. To wash off the excess salt, there is an outdoor shower on the territory of Mineral Beach.

Watercolor: Aquamarine

How to get there: If you are coming from the north, Tel Aviv, or Jerusalem, rent a car and head south along Route 90. You will see signs for Kibbutz Mitspe Shalom and Mineral Beach is next to it. If you don’t feel like walking on deserted roads, book a transfer from Jerusalem and tell the driver that you want to stay at Mineral Beach.

Kalia Beach

Where: Kalia Beach is located northeast of the Dead Sea. The beach can be easily reached using stairs, ramps, and walking paths.

Kalia Beach is an environmentally friendly beach that promotes environmental friendliness. For this, special beach ashtrays and wastebaskets are provided. The showers use solar energy to heat the water, and the drinks are sold in glass bottles, and visitors to Kalia Beach are encouraged to return them for a fee. The beach is accessible for people with disabilities. Kalia Beach has the lowest bar in the world where you can order food and drinks.

Services: The entrance fee to Kalia Beach includes a shower, toilet, Wi-Fi, sun loungers, umbrellas. A lifeguard is on duty at the beach. There are lockers where you can store your belongings for about 15 NIS and towels for rent.

Entry: The entrance fee to Kalia Beach is $ 17.

Amman Beach

Where: Amman Beach is located in the northeast of the Dead Sea on the border with Jordan.

Amman Beach has clean sand and calm waters, as well as the incredible beauty of the coast, making it one of the most visited holiday destinations in Israel and Jordan. The golden coastline with soft sand stretches along the clear azure waters. The warm sun and crystal clear waters make it ideal for diving and snorkeling. This is the most popular and best beach in Israel, which vacationers rush to throughout the year. It is located on the Dead Sea, one of the most famous salt lakes, where you can swim and improve your health in waters with amazing healing properties.

Entry: The entrance fee to Amman Beach is $ 25.

How to get there: Book a transfer to the Dead Sea and tell the driver that you want to stop at Amman Beach.

Ein Gedi Beach

Where: Ein Gedi Beach is located southwest of the Dead Sea, 84 km from Jerusalem.

Not far from the Ein Gedi nature reserve is the Ein Gedi Spa Resort Beach, which is always open to visitors. Why always? Because 2 famous beaches on the Dead Sea – Mineral and Old Ein Gedi beach are often closed, due to the danger of crater formation. On the beach at Ein Gedi Spa, you can pamper yourself with healing treatments using Dead Sea products.

Ein Gedi Spa Resort Beach has thermal, hot, and sulfur water pools, as well as a large pool overlooking the Dead Sea. Visit the beauty salon, sample food from the restaurant, sample craft ice cream, and snacks from the bar. All this is available in 1 day.

Services: Lifeguard, duty boats, first-aid post, and freshwater.

Amenities: Freshwater showers are available to all, changing rooms and hot showers are available for a nominal fee. Free public parking.

Entry: Free public beach. Paid beach – $ 24.
Open: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

How to get there: Book your transfer to the Dead Sea and tell the driver you want to stay at Ein Gedi Spa Resort Beach.

Ein Bokek Beach, Dead Sea

Ein Bokek is the area where most of the hotels are concentrated in the Dead Sea. A fairly new promenade runs along the coast in front of the hotels, connecting two beaches of Ein Bokek (South and Central). Ein Bokek’s beaches are free and most hotels have direct access to the sand. This year-round beach is great for young and old alike.

Ein Bokek South Beach and Central Beach have amenities including lifeguard services, sun loungers, parasols, water fountains, BBQ areas, outdoor freshwater showers, and nearby eateries. Camping on Ein Bokek Beach is prohibited except on holidays when there are designated areas.

Open: 24/7 from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm
Entry: Free public beach

How to get there: Book a transfer to the Dead Sea and tell the driver that you want to stay at Ein Bokek Beach.

Neve Zohar Beach, Dead Sea

Where: Neve Zohar Beach is located in the south of the Dead Sea 3 km south of Ein Bokek.

Neve Zohar Public Beach is free, but there are some amenities you can pay for. For example, reclining sun loungers. There are toilets, changing rooms, outdoor showers with fresh water, and snack bars on site. A lifeguard is on duty during the holidays and during the summer season.

Open: around the clock. Beach services are available from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Entry: Free public beach
How to get there: book a transfer to the Dead Sea and tell the driver that you want to stay at Neve Zohar Beach.